Community Development Officer

3 months ago

Bendigo, Australia Bendigo Health Full time

**Work in an environment that offers**:

- the opportunity to work closely with regional health and community service partners from across our region.
- the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of localised health needs of regional communities and identitfy opportunities for service development within the scope of the Loddon Child Health & Wellbeing Local.

**The Position**

**Job Reference**: 1021

**Position Title**:Community Development Officer - Loddon Child Health & Wellbeing Local
**Classification**:YA49 - PW61
**Salary per hour (exc. super)**:$41.19 - $49.48
**Hours per fortnight**:Up to 80 hours available _(inlucdes ADO every 4 weeks)_
**Employment Status**:Fixed Term Full Time & Part Time (June 2025)

**Closing date**:20/10/2024

The Lodden Child Health & Wellbeing Local provides integrated, community based multidisciplinary services for children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing developmental, emotional, relational and behavioural challenges, and their families. Services are operational but the next crucial piece of work is strengthening engagement with partners and communities to understand their localised health need. This will inform planning and service development across the region.

We are seeking a skilled community development worker who has strengths in community engagement, connection and forming linkages with key stakeholders, needs assessment and analysis, advocacy and project management including strategy development, monitoring and evaluation.
- Higher education qualifications in either Community Development, Health Promotion, Public Health, or related field
- Experience and capability to development quality program planning, implementation and evaluation plans that ensure clear and reliable communications across stakeholders
- Ability to think critically and creatively to overcome barriers to accessing mental health services in small regional towns
- An understanding of cultural nuamces and the ability to navigate cultural and sociodemographic differences in small towns
- The ability to adapt to different environments, navigate challenges and adjust strategies based on the unique needs and circumstances of each small town
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, manage tasks, time and meet deadlines with excellent verbal, written and customer service skills.

**Working with Bendigo Health**

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including:

- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Career development and education opportunities
- Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

**Your New Division**

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services. We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

**Bendigo Region**

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

**Interested?**

We’d love to hear from you Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.

Need more information? Please contact **Belinda Crossley** on **(03) 5440 6506** or **Natasha Garner **on** (03) 5440 6500 **for a confidential discussion.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social

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